This paper assessed the mathematics performance of grade five learners as basis for activity sheets. The competence gain in the study of Mathematics is widely used in all spheres of human life. Mathematics plays a key role in shaping how individuals deal with the various spheres of private, social, and civil life。 This justifies the compulsion of the study of the subject by all students who go through basic and secondary education in most countries. Mathematics is therefore a core subject at all levels of education in the Philippines. The findings of the study are that learners have a limited knowledge and understanding of visualizes division of decimal numbers using pictorial models, hence their performance in items on the topic is poor. A great proportion of the learners have serious misconceptions of the inclusion of decimals and division added on students’ understanding of the operation of division and decimal numbers. The study recommends a structured focus on visualizing division of decimal numbers using pictorial models. It recommends clarity for teacher trainers, textbook writers and teachers on what learners need to learn division. It recommends serious exploration of errors and misconceptions on inclusion of decimals on activities and a teaching approach that considers errors and misconceptions as opportunities for learning.
Table of Contents
1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Findings
4. References
Research Objectives and Topics
The primary objective of this study is to assess the mathematics performance of fifth-grade learners at Mayor A.S. Fortuna Memorial Elementary School, specifically identifying "least learned competencies" during the second quarter of the 2018-2019 academic year to inform the development of targeted learning activity sheets.
- Analysis of student mastery levels in specific mathematical competencies.
- Identification of common misconceptions regarding division and decimal operations.
- Evaluation of instructional effectiveness through item difficulty and discrimination indices.
- Development of pedagogical strategies for teaching decimal concepts using pictorial models.
- Alignment of Grade 5 mathematics curriculum standards with student performance outcomes.
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Introduction
Education is a process of human enlightenment and empowerment for the achievement of a better quality of life that leads to develop harmonious personality and involves all aspects of intellectual, religious, moral and physical of the personality of the Person. Schools are always transitional institutions. They prepare pupils for education or for occupation or for family life. Mathematics in the real sense is a science of space and quantity that helps in solving the problems of life needing numeration and calculation.
The competence gain in the study of Mathematics is widely used in all spheres of human life. Mathematics plays a key role in shaping how individuals deal with the various spheres of private, social, and civil life (Anthony & Walshaw, 2009). This justifies the compulsion of the study of the subject by all students who go through basic and secondary education in most countries. Mathematics is therefore a core subject at all levels of education in the Philippines.
Academic achievement has become an index of child’s future in this highly competitive world. Academic achievement has been one of the most important goals of the educational process. Achievement encompasses student ability and performance. It is multidimensional and intricately related to human growth and cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development also, reflects the whole child and not related to a single instance, but occurs across time and levels, through a student’s life. Mathematics is not enough to impart theoretical learning; that learning must be put into practice. True learning is that which affects behaviour and whereby the learner makes practical use of his knowledge.
Summary of Chapters
Abstract: Provides a high-level overview of the assessment of student performance, identifying significant gaps in understanding decimal division and proposing a structured, model-based pedagogical approach.
Introduction: Establishes the importance of mathematics in daily life and academic success, while contextualizing the specific curriculum challenges faced by Grade 5 learners regarding decimal operations and proportional reasoning.
Findings: Presents quantitative data on student performance across various competencies, highlighting that "visualizing division of decimal numbers using pictorial models" represents the area of lowest mastery.
References: Lists the academic literature and educational frameworks used to support the study’s theoretical and methodological claims.
Keywords
Mathematics, education, least learned competencies, performance, decimal division, pictorial models, conceptual understanding, student assessment, pedagogical strategies, curriculum, proportional reasoning, academic achievement, remedial learning, instructional design, error analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research paper?
The paper assesses the mathematical performance of Grade 5 learners to identify specific areas where students struggle, specifically to create effective activity sheets to address these learning gaps.
Which mathematical topics are primarily analyzed?
The study focuses on competencies related to decimal numbers, specifically division with decimals, as well as ratios and proportional reasoning in the Grade 5 curriculum.
What is the primary research goal?
The goal is to determine the "least learned competencies" during the second quarter of the 2018-2019 school year to provide a foundation for improving instructional materials.
What research methodology was employed?
The study used performance assessment data, specifically analyzing the percentage of correct responses and calculating item difficulty and discrimination indices to evaluate student mastery.
What are the main findings regarding student performance?
Students showed low mastery in visualizing division of decimal numbers using pictorial models, often due to underlying misconceptions about how decimals and division operations interact.
How are the keywords defined for this study?
The study defines its focus through keywords like mathematics, education, performance, and least learned competencies, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Why are pictorial models recommended for division?
The study suggests that learners struggle with abstract decimal concepts and that visual representations help bridge the gap between procedural rules and conceptual understanding.
What does the "Difficulty Index" indicate about the test items?
The Difficulty Index identifies which specific test questions were too challenging for the students, helping the researchers decide which topics require curriculum revision or simpler, more scaffolded activities.
- Quote paper
- Louie Sanlad (Author), 2020, Comprehensive Analysis on Least Learned Competencies in Mathematics 5, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/535597
